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The Muse

  • Episode aired Apr 29, 1996
  • TV-PGTV-PG
  • 46m
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5.7/10
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Star Trek: Deep Space Nine (1993)
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A mysterious woman approaches Jake about his future as a writer. Odo promises to do whatever it takes to help Lwaxana Troi keep her baby over the father's wishes - even if it means marrying ... Read allA mysterious woman approaches Jake about his future as a writer. Odo promises to do whatever it takes to help Lwaxana Troi keep her baby over the father's wishes - even if it means marrying her himself.A mysterious woman approaches Jake about his future as a writer. Odo promises to do whatever it takes to help Lwaxana Troi keep her baby over the father's wishes - even if it means marrying her himself.
IMDb RATING
5.7/10
1.7K
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  • Director
    • David Livingston
  • Writers
    • Gene Roddenberry(based upon "Star Trek" created by)
    • Rick Berman
    • Michael Piller
  • Stars
    • Avery Brooks
    • Rene Auberjonois
    • Michael Dorn
Top credits
  • Director
    • David Livingston
  • Writers
    • Gene Roddenberry(based upon "Star Trek" created by)
    • Rick Berman
    • Michael Piller
  • Stars
    • Avery Brooks
    • Rene Auberjonois
    • Michael Dorn
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    • 10User reviews
    • 4Critic reviews
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    Meg Foster and Cirroc Lofton in Star Trek: Deep Space Nine (1993)
    Avery Brooks, Cirroc Lofton, and Alexander Siddig in Star Trek: Deep Space Nine (1993)
    Terry Farrell, Colm Meaney, Nana Visitor, Armin Shimerman, Michael Ansara, Rene Auberjonois, and Alexander Siddig in Star Trek: Deep Space Nine (1993)
    Michael Ansara in Star Trek: Deep Space Nine (1993)
    Meg Foster and Cirroc Lofton in Star Trek: Deep Space Nine (1993)
    Majel Barrett and Rene Auberjonois in Star Trek: Deep Space Nine (1993)
    Meg Foster and Cirroc Lofton in Star Trek: Deep Space Nine (1993)
    Majel Barrett and Rene Auberjonois in Star Trek: Deep Space Nine (1993)
    Majel Barrett and Rene Auberjonois in Star Trek: Deep Space Nine (1993)
    Terry Farrell and Nana Visitor in Star Trek: Deep Space Nine (1993)
    Meg Foster and Cirroc Lofton in Star Trek: Deep Space Nine (1993)
    Majel Barrett and Rene Auberjonois in Star Trek: Deep Space Nine (1993)

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    Avery Brooks
    Avery Brooks
    • Capt. Benjamin Siskoas Capt. Benjamin Sisko
    Rene Auberjonois
    Rene Auberjonois
    • Odoas Odo
    Michael Dorn
    Michael Dorn
    • Lt. Cmdr. Worfas Lt. Cmdr. Worf
    Terry Farrell
    Terry Farrell
    • Lt. Cmdr. Jadzia Daxas Lt. Cmdr. Jadzia Dax
    Cirroc Lofton
    Cirroc Lofton
    • Jake Siskoas Jake Sisko
    Colm Meaney
    Colm Meaney
    • Chief Miles O'Brienas Chief Miles O'Brien
    Armin Shimerman
    Armin Shimerman
    • Quarkas Quark
    Alexander Siddig
    Alexander Siddig
    • Doctor Bashiras Doctor Bashir
    Nana Visitor
    Nana Visitor
    • Major Kiraas Major Kira
    Majel Barrett
    Majel Barrett
    • Lwaxana Troias Lwaxana Troi
    Michael Ansara
    Michael Ansara
    • Jeyalas Jeyal
    Meg Foster
    Meg Foster
    • Onayaas Onaya
    Judi M. Durand
    • PADD Computer Voiceas PADD Computer Voice
    • (uncredited)
    Randy James
    Randy James
    • Jonesas Jones
    • (uncredited)
    John Paul Lona
    • Runeppas Runepp
    • (uncredited)
    Mary D. Mascari
    • Bajoran Womanas Bajoran Woman
    • (uncredited)
    Patricia Tallman
    Patricia Tallman
    • Nurse Taganaas Nurse Tagana
    • (uncredited)
    • Director
      • David Livingston
    • Writers
      • Gene Roddenberry(based upon "Star Trek" created by)
      • Rick Berman
      • Michael Piller
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    Storyline

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    Did you know

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    • Trivia
      Majel Barrett's final appearance as Lwaxana Troi.
    • Goofs
      The first time Jeyal meets Odo, he pronounces Lwaxana's name as "Laxwana".
    • Quotes

      [a rather glum and depressed group is sitting around Lwaxana Troi]

      Lwaxana Troi: Odo! Won't you join the party?

      Odo: Actually, I have some free time, and I was... wondering if you wanted to take a walk.

      Lt. Commander Worf: [apathetic] I would.

    • Connections
      References Star Trek: Where No Man Has Gone Before (1966)
    • Soundtracks
      Star Trek: Deep Space Nine - Main Title
      (uncredited)
      Written by Dennis McCarthy
      Performed by Dennis McCarthy

    User reviews10

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    10/10
    Another Goof
    When Jake is writing in the quarters of his Muse, he picks up the pen and writes, "I could here ... "

    Not a good example of proper grammar!
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    • mrs9838
    • Aug 25, 2020

    Details

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    • Release date
      • April 29, 1996 (United States)
    • Country of origin
      • United States
    • Official site
      • Official Site
    • Language
      • English
    • Filming locations
      • Paramount Studios - 5555 Melrose Avenue, Hollywood, Los Angeles, California, USA
    • Production company
      • Paramount Television
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    Technical specs

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    • Runtime
      46 minutes
    • Color
      • Color
    • Sound mix
      • Dolby
    • Aspect ratio
      • 1.33 : 1

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